Ladakh bans protest ahead of polls
Ladakh's administration has suspended political protests and rallies during the Model Code of Conduct for upcoming local body elections in Leh and Kargil, despite climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's appeal for intervention from the President, Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Opposition leader. Wangchuk shared a video featuring local leaders, urging intervention amid concerns over the poll schedule and alleged administration delays in a judicial inquiry report into the September 24 Leh violence.
The restriction prohibits political activities within municipal limits, citing potential voter intimidation and disturbance of free and fair elections. Polls are set for November 21 for Leh and Kargil municipal committees and panchayats, while the eight Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils elections are scheduled for December 4.
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